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The emergence of the gig economy has been a boon for many workers. The gig economy is defined by temporary or freelance jobs, typically with the worker employed as a contractor instead of as a traditional employee, who’d be issued an IRS 1040 form at the end of the year.
Labor Day could be called the first widely provided employee perk. A New York City march in 1882 brought 10,000 people out to demand a day off in honor of labor. Labor Day became a national holiday 12 years later. Since then, study after study has tried to determine what makes employees happy.
First impressions matter, and the biggest mistake hiring managers can make is to ignore the importance of how they recruit. In today’s world of social media and company review sites, if even just one candidate has a bad experience (during any point in his or her hiring process), the world can hear about it. And […]
by Robert P. Tinnin, Jr. Q One of our workers has been with the company for about three years. From the outset, he has been an outstanding performer. About four months ago, however, he went through a divorce, which appears to have had a major impact on him, and he seems distracted. Both the quantity […]
The First U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently developed a new two-part test for determining discrimination based on military service under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). This newly created test may prove problematic for employers. To find out why, read on. Basic Training for Supervisors: easy-to-read guides to avoid legal hazards, […]
Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s nomination for Secretary of Labor has garnered significant attention, particularly for her perceived level of support for labor unions relative to traditional republican labor policy. However, Chavez-DeRemer wasn’t the only option. Several other candidates (including those with more mainstream Republican labor positions) were considered for this pivotal role. Understanding their backgrounds and policy […]
Once you determine that a reverse mentoring program is right for you, it’s time for implementation. But how, exactly, should you go about implementing a program? Here are some basic steps that any organization can follow, many put forward by Gubbi, Hubbard, and Smith.
One of the primary functions of a Human Resources department is to be aware of and ensure compliance with a wide range of laws and regulations involving workplace conduct, such as sexual harassment and various forms of discrimination.
By Kyle Emshwiller A 74-year-old former lifeguard has won an age discrimination suit against Nassau County after he was fired for failing a swim test. While it may seem straightforward to fire a lifeguard for not passing such a test, the man was not too happy considering that teens who failed were allowed to continue […]
More aspects of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) are being officially implemented, and organizations have many questions as to which rules and regulations apply to them. Wellness programs are on the rise, and some wonder if they are governed by the ACA. Know the facts in order to comply.